$2,800.00

Lithgow No 1 Mk III* 1942 - as new

  • Condition:
  • Make:Lithgow
  • Model:No 1 Mark III*
  • Ammo Type:Centrefire
  • Action Type:Bolt
  • Calibre:.303 British
  • Serial Number:D35294

Private User

Seller Type: Private User
Licence # 405442510
Location: SURRY HILLS, NSW, 2010
Transferring Dealer: Safari Firearms, NSW, 2207
Licence # 405578863
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Description:

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Lithgow SMLE No 1 Mk III* 1942
Collector's piece, as it left the Factory, and now after cleaning off the storage grease in October 2019, and firing 50 rounds, barrel run in.
Condition: As new
Bore: 10/10
Sights: Open
Year: 1942
Serial no: D35294
Matching nos: Yes - Nose cap, forewood, rear sight, knox form, barrel, bolt. Also bolt and receiver identifier matching no X3507

Research of other markings show the parts for this rifle were made at Lithgow (LSAF proof marks), Bathurst Rifle Factory No 2, Orange SAF-3, Slazenger Annex, Wellington Annex - research papers will be provided, with some photos of the LSAF lathes in use at the time.
All wood by Slazenger, some minor bruising consistent with age

Comes with: pull through, oil bottle, sling, bayonet made 6 '43 bayonet unsharpened, in Mangrovite scabbard, with leather frog (Light horse reproduction)

Buyer to pay transfer fees, packing and postage if not local transfer.

Date Listed: 03/10/2022

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